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Wolves wage tense tennis tussle with Tigers

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged Brynn Parker, CHS Wolves, girls tennis, Granite Falls, Tenley Stuurmans on April 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Kauri Hamilton and her Wolf tennis teammates played strongly Wednesday afternoon. (Bailey Thule photo)

“We almost had them!”

Taking advantage of a sunny day, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis squad hosted Granite Falls Wednesday and almost came away with an upset win.

While the Wolves were eventually nipped 3-2 by their big school counterparts in the varsity match, they did come away having won six of 10 bouts on the day.

That included sweeping all four singles matchups, while also having two of their JV doubles duos claim their first victories of the campaign.

Next up for Coupeville is a trip down island Friday for a rivalry rumble with South Whidbey.

But first, a little basking in the afterglow of a very solid performance against Granite Falls.

“Singles killed it without a doubt, playing very well,” said CHS coach Starla Seal.

Two of three varsity doubles matches went right to the wire, with the deciding one having to go a few extra points to be decided.

With Sofia Phay MIA with an injury, the Wolves tried a new combo at #2 doubles, matching up Brynn Parker and Kauri Hamilton, and Seal liked the result.

“Our second doubles played their hearts out as new partners,” she said. “Kauri and Brynn played well together and showed a lot of potential.”

Seal also praised the work of #3 doubles duo Miles Gerber and Delanie Lewis, who pushed their foes to the breaking point.

“A very close game with some great rallies as well!” Seal said. “Miles and Delanie hit some beautiful volleys and ground strokes.”

Wednesday’s results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans beat Hailey Granger 8-0

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller beat Leighya Knighten 8-0

1st Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost to Ella Hakso/Audree Van Winkle 8-0

2nd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Kauri Hamilton lost to Danika Mace/Brook Mann 9-7

3rd Doubles — Delanie Lewis/Miles Gerber lost to Allyssa Reyes/Hana Dechico 8-6

JV:

3rd Singles — Brynn Parker beat Ella Hakso 6-0

4th Singles — Tenley Stuurmans beat Audree Van Winkle 6-0

4th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner beat Emely Cazares/Jayda Belleson 8-4

5th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman beat Mackenzie Martin/Kylie Kisch 8-4

6th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost to Natalie Fernandez/Natalia Valadez 8-2

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Net queens rule photo day

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged Bailey Thule, CHS Wolves, Ember Light, girls tennis, Tenley Stuurmans on April 1, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Ember Light, hardcourt ace. (Bailey Thule photos)

No games, but the photos linger.

With Spring Break in full action, Coupeville High School athletes have the week off from competition.

But here are some Wolf girls’ tennis photos to tide you over, hot off the camera of ace snapper Bailey Thule.

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Games pause, standings simmer

Posted in Baseball, Girls Tennis, Softball, standings, tagged baseball, CHS Wolves, girls tennis, Northwest League, Softball, standings on March 30, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Lark Gustafson and CHS softball are flying high. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Let it marinate.

With Spring Break upon us, Coupeville High School sports teams have no games on the schedule in the coming week.

The Wolves don’t return to action until April 8, so the win/loss records currently in place will stand for a bit.

Not that all Northwest 2B/1B League teams have the time off, as there are 13 games planned next week for rival softball, tennis, and baseball programs.

But the Wolves? They will abide.

So, as we head into the great unknown, here’s where things sit as of Mar. 30:

Northwest League baseball:

School	League	Overall
Friday Harbor	2-0	3-1
MV Christian	2-0	4-2
Orcas Island	1-0	1-4
La Conner	0-0	1-1
Concrete	0-1	0-1
Darrington	0-2	0-4
Coupeville	0-2	0-6

Northwest League girls’ tennis:

School	League	Overall
Friday Harbor	1-0	1-0
Coupeville	0-1	0-3

Northwest League softball:

School	League	Overall
Coupeville	2-0	5-1
Orcas Island	2-0	4-3
Darrington	0-0	2-0
La Conner	0-0	0-5
Concrete	0-2	0-2
Friday Harbor	0-2	1-6

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Windy weather, titanic tennis

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged CHS Wolves, Friday Harbor, girls tennis, Kauri Hamilton, Northwest League on March 28, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Ember Light (left) and Kauri Hamilton, hardcourt queens. (Bailey Thule photo)

It was a day for adventures.

The Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team went island-hopping right before Spring Break, bopping over to Friday Harbor for a league match.

While on that “other” rock sitting out in the water Friday afternoon, the Wolves weathered windy conditions, a match stopped early for injury, and a shuffled lineup.

And while Coupeville fell 3-1, with the #2 singles match suspended early in the first set, the day was a successful one.

Especially for Dahlia Miller, who slid up from #2 singles to #1 singles with Tenley Stuurmans absent, and proved to be adept no matter what her position on the roster might be.

While Coupeville is 0-1 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 0-3 overall after Friday’s loss, Miller is the reverse, having won all three of her matches this season.

Another highlight was the battle at #2 varsity doubles, a rumble in which both teams sent sister combinations to the court.

Ember and Mila Light repped CHS and put up a strong fight.

With Spring Break roaring on to the scene, the Wolves don’t play another match until April 9, when they host Granite Falls in a non-conference tussle.

Friday’s results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Dahlia Miller beat Frankie Pignatiello 6-1, 6-2

2nd Singles — Sofia Phay tied Lyla Overell 2-2 (injury)

1st Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Savannah Coxsey lost to Kira Clark/Megan Mellinger 6-0, 6-1

2nd Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost to Hazel Leighton/Norah Leighton 6-3, 6-2

3rd Doubles — Delanie Lewis/Miles Gerber lost to Ava Gomez/Sophia Ramirez 6-1, 6-0

JV:

4th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost to Bella Allen/Charisse Ho 8-0

5th Doubles — Rowan Stoner/Chloe Ferguson lost to Isabelle D./Indi Minter 8-1

6th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost to Olive Furber/Flora Vaught 8-2

If you play tennis on Friday Harbor, you play by the rules. Or else. (Starla Seal photo)

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New courts, same fight ‘n fire

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged CHS Wolves, East Jefferson, girls tennis, home opener, new courts, Tenley Stuurmans on March 27, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Tenley Stuurmans lets it rip. (Bailey Thule photos)

They’re back.

Thanks to new courts being planned, then delayed, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team hadn’t played a home match since spring 2023.

That finally changed Tuesday, as surprisingly warm weather greeted the Wolves and visiting East Jefferson.

“The weather was beautiful — sunny, warm, and the perfect day for a home opener!” said CHS coach Starla Seal.

The match itself was a barn burner, as Coupeville swept the singles matches, while the visitors took the doubles bouts to claim the 3-2 win.

After opening with a pair of non-conference tilts against East Jefferson, which is a mashup of Chimacum and Port Townsend, the Wolves hit the road Friday for their Northwest 2B/1B League opener.

Coupeville will island hop over to Friday Harbor, for the first of four rumbles with their archrivals.

Tuesday’s match was highlighted by a three-set battle royal at #2 singles, with Coupeville ace Dahlia Miller pulling out the victory.

“Dahlia did amazing!” Seal said. “She battled to a third set and just killed it in the third set!

“Great match to watch! Dahlia is a very focused player and we’re lucky to have her!”

Coupeville’s other win came courtesy fab frosh Tenley Stuurmans, who advanced to the state tourney as just an 8th grader, while the new-look doubles teams are finding their groove.

“I’m impressed at how dedicated they are working on all their skills and playing loads of matches,” Seal said.

“Ember and Mila Light worked hard and played two matches, winning their second match against a JV team,” she added.

“This is Mila’s first match; the sisters worked well together and battled out each point.”

From top to bottom, the Wolf roster brought their best games as they officially debuted the new courts.

“All worked hard, and we are so proud of them!” Seal said.

Kauri Hamilton bonds with mom Shannon.

Tuesday’s results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans beat Rennie O’Donnell 6-1, 6-1

2nd Singles — Dahlia Lewis beat Autumn Cervenlia 6-2, 3-6, 6-1

1st Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Sofia Phay lost to Lucia Fields/Gracie Witherwidge 6-0, 6-2

2nd Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost to Livia Lee/Brooke Tomasetti 6-2, 6-1